Health
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Baldwin calls for protections against hospital closures after sudden Wisconsin shutdowns
A new bill by Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin would require hospital systems to notify federal health officials well before closing and could force hospitals to make sure patients don’t lose access to essential care.
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Wisconsin patients are still suffering effects of Ozempic shortage, pharmacists say
Patients at a Milwaukee pharmacy are feeling the shortage of Ozempic and other medications used to treat type 2 diabetes, which have been in short supply since 2022.
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Wisconsin native donates her kidney to longtime friend, advocates for organ donation
Jeff Kaul met Deb Kness about 20 years ago because their daughters played soccer in the Milwaukee area together. When Kaul told Kness he was on the kidney transplant list, she quickly decided to offer her own kidney.
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5 Wisconsin communities offering a new option for mental health treatment
Five crisis stabilization centers opened around the state this year, aiming to provide a less-intensive, more affordable for people facing mental health or substance abuse setbacks.
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Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Megan Hoffmann Kolb recently spent the one-year anniversary of her father’s death outside of the Waupun prison where he died. She wants change for those still incarcerated.
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Wisconsin native creates podcast, group for moms who want to stop drinking alcohol
A sobriety influencer who grew up in Wisconsin discusses her journey of quitting alcohol and the unique challenges moms face when it comes to drinking.
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Equine therapy programs embrace bonds between humans and horses
“There are countless stories I could tell you about breakthroughs or things we’ve seen with with our clients, but it it’s truly rewarding,” said Stable Hands Board President Leslie Brown. “And that’s why I do it.”
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Charging decision in death of D’Vontaye Mitchell could take ‘several weeks’
Milwaukee police have referred felony murder charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office against four people involved in the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died outside of a downtown Milwaukee hotel last month. But a charging decision in the case could still be weeks out while the district attorney’s office reviews the case.
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Marshfield Clinic system, Sanford Health announce plans to combine
After a previous merger with Essentia Health was called off, Marshfield Clinic Health System announced plans to combine with Sanford Health — the largest rural health system in the United States.
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Wisconsin health experts say ACA, health care tax credits are here to stay
A panel of health care experts and state legislators organized by Wisconsin Health News discussed priorities for the next president.